Hakonechloa macra ‘Nicolas’, 5L
£27.00
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notes
Originating from the Hakone region of Japan, this ornamental forest grass features narrow foliage that moves gracefully, forming a soft, flowing mound in the garden, ideal for softening pathways or the edge of a container. This deciduous, clump-forming plant transforms into a striking fiery red in autumn.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 5L
- Height & Spread: 40cm (1ft 4in) x 40cm (1ft 4in)
Features
notes
Originating from the Hakone region of Japan, this ornamental forest grass features narrow foliage that moves gracefully, forming a soft, flowing mound in the garden, ideal for softening pathways or the edge of a container. This deciduous, clump-forming plant transforms into a striking fiery red in autumn.
Insights
A low-maintenance, slow-growing plant, ‘Nicolas’ thrives in shade, bringing interest to darker corners of the garden, and looks particularly effective when planted in drifts. In early summer, it produces subtle, cream-coloured flower spikes.
Details
- Flowers: June - July
- Hardy
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- May need to mature to produce autumn colour
- Cut back to ground level in late winter
- Better colouration in partial sunlight than full sun
- Can be slow to emerge in spring if soil is too cold
- Can be slow to form clumps so best planted in groups
Glossary
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